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The Russian Far East (Russian: Дальний Восток России, IPA: [ˈdalʲnʲɪj vɐˈstok rɐˈsʲiɪ]) is a region in North Asia. It is the easternmost part of Russia and the Asian continent, and is coextensive with the Far Eastern Federal District, which encompasses the area between Lake Baikal and the Pacific Ocean.
Oct 30, 2021 · Learn about the easternmost part of Siberia, which is the largest region in Russia and the northernmost region in Asia. Explore its map, lakes, rivers, islands, subnational units, population, and historical events.
Learn about the history, geography, economy, and ethnic groups of the Russian Far East, a federal district in Asia. Find out how it was colonized, occupied, and disputed by Japan, China, and other countries.
- Avacha Bay. Kamchatka’s capital, the city of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, is located on the shore of Avacha Bay. It is surrounded by hills and, in the depths, rise bizarre rocks dubbed the ‘Three Brothers’ - legend has it that once these rocks were bogatyrs, who turned to stone to protect the city from a tsunami.
- Khalaktyrsky beach. Kamchatka is the homeland of Russian surfing! The most popular place for doing it is Khalaktyrsky beach, about 20 km from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky.
- Klyuchevskaya Sopka Volcano. There are almost 200 volcanoes in Kamchatka, of which 30 are still active. And the highest active volcano of the continent is also there.
- Valley of Geysers. On the territory of the Kronotsky Reserve on the Kamchatka Peninsula is a “cosmic” place, which can be reached only by helicopter. The Valley of Geysers is one of the most remote places in the Far East, which attracts all wildlife enthusiasts.
Oct 9, 2012 · During a 9 October 2012 presentation at the Kennan Institute, Lee outlined the challenges the Russian Far East (RFE) currently faces and described what these challenges mean for Russia and the international community.
The Far Eastern Federal District or Far Eastern Russia ( Russian: Да́льный Восто́к Росси́и, DAHL'-nih vah-STOHK rah-SEE-ee) is the easternmost part of Russia or unofficial edge of the world, comprising a third of the country's land area, with 6.3 million inhabitants.
A comprehensive survey of Pacific Siberia from prehistoric times to the present, by a leading authority on the area. Explore the diverse and cosmopolitan cultures, politics, and economies of the Russian Far East and its interactions with China, Korea, Japan, and the US.
